The Big Question: How can the young core improve for the Orlando Magic?

Victor Oladipo’s shot

Payton’s backcourt counterpart, Victor Oladipo, has a similar issue to Payton.

The difference is while Oladipo can score and is a gifted all-around talent, it is specifically his jump shot that could use some polishing off.

Oladipo’s offensive game has developed nicely through his first two seasons in the NBA, as he averaged 17.9 points per game last season on an improved 43.6 percent shooting.

Still, as the modern shooting guard is generally expected to be able to knock down outside shots, Oladipo could improve quite a bit in that regard.

He shot 33.9 percent from three-point range last season which improved upon the 32.7-percent mark he posted in his rookie season. Neither number is all that impressive, especially considering the fact he does not shoot from beyond the arc all that much with a career 3.3 three-pointers attempted mark.

Oladipo, like Payton, can get along just fine if he never develops a consistent outside shot but it would open up Orlando’s offense tremendously if he were to settle in to moderate success from deep.

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